Apply for the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Stipend Scholarship 2026 - 2027 - a competitive living stipend plus tuition fee offset for domestic and international students undertaking an eligible Research Master’s or Research Doctorate at ACU in Australia.
Applications open twice per year. The next major deadline for Round 2 (2026) is 1 October 2026.
Quick Facts - ACU Stipend Scholarship 2026 - 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship | ACU Stipend Scholarship |
| University | Australian Catholic University (ACU) |
| Study level | Research Master’s and Research Doctorate (e.g. MPhil / PhD pathways) |
| Location | Australia |
| Eligible applicants | Domestic and international students |
| Annual stipend (2026 value) | AUD $34,315 per year (indexed annually) |
| Tuition support | Full fee offset ≈ AUD $34,728 per year |
| International extras | Overseas Student Health Cover + relocation allowance up to AUD $2,000 (eligible applicants) |
| Round 2 deadline | 1 October 2026, 11:59 PM AEST |
| Apply | ACU Graduate Research - How to apply |
Benefits
- AUD $34,315 annual stipend for full-time recipients (2026 value; indexed)
- Full tuition fee offset valued at approximately AUD $34,728 per year
- For eligible international students: Overseas Student Health Care policy and relocation allowance up to AUD $2,000
2026 Application Rounds
Round 1
- Deadline: 1 April 2026, 11:59 PM AEDT
- Domestic commencement: first workday of August
- International commencement: first day of Research Term D in October
Round 2
- Deadline: 1 October 2026, 11:59 PM AEST
- Domestic commencement: first workday in February of the following year
- International commencement: first day of Research Term C in July of the following year
Submit a complete application (including referee reports) in good time - ACU recommends completed scholarship applications reach the university at least one week before the scholarship deadline.
Eligibility
- Domestic or international applicants seeking enrolment in an eligible Research Master’s or Research Doctorate at ACU
- Meet ACU Research Training Program Scholarship Policy / graduate research admission requirements
- Strong academic record and demonstrated research potential
- Proposed research aligned with ACU’s areas of research expertise
- Competitive, merit-based selection - meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee an award
How to Apply
- Review the official scholarship page: ACU Stipend Scholarship.
- Follow ACU’s graduate research application process: How to apply (and check FAQs).
- Prepare your research proposal, academic documents, and referee reports.
- Apply for the research degree and stipend scholarship for the relevant round before 1 October 2026 (Round 2).
- Current ACU research students may apply via the Student Portal as directed by the Graduate Research School.
Official Links
ACU Stipend Scholarship (official)
ACU Graduate Research - How to apply
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FAQs - ACU Stipend Scholarship 2026 - 2027
What is the next deadline?
1 October 2026 at 11:59 PM AEST (Round 2). Round 1 closed 1 April 2026.
How much is the stipend?
About AUD $34,315 per year for full-time recipients in 2026, plus a full fee offset (~AUD $34,728/year).
Can international students apply?
Yes - domestic and international students are eligible, subject to ACU research admission and scholarship policy rules.
Which degrees are covered?
Eligible Research Master’s and Research Doctorate programmes at ACU (such as MPhil / PhD pathways).
Where do I apply?
Through ACU’s graduate research application process (and Student Portal for current research students). Start at the official ACU Stipend Scholarship and How to Apply pages linked above.
